The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. “We must do something about grandfather,” said the son. “I’ve had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.” So the husband and wife set an old small table in the
corner. There, grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner at the dinner table. Since grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in an old wooden bowl usually used for cats. Sometimes when the family glanced in grandfather’s direction, he had tears in his eyes as he ate alone.